1931 Kashmir agitation
A widespread agitation throughout the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in British Raj occurred in 1931 against the Maharaja's government. The Maharaja was forced to appoint the Glancy Commission to investigate the people's concerns. Various political reforms were adopted including the introduction of the Jammu and Kashmir Praja Sabha (legislative assembly). The movement also saw the rise of Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah as the leader of Kashmiris. The movement was funded by some well-to-do Muslim Zaildars and business houses.
(Seated, right to left): Sardar Gohar Rehman, Mistri Yaqoob Ali, Sheikh Abdullah and Chaudhary Ghulam Abbas and Ghulam hussain Rather(Standing): Molvi Abdur Rahim (right) and Ghulam Nabi Gilkar | |
| Date | 13 July 1931 |
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| Location | Central Jail, Srinagar |
| Type | Agitation |
| Cause | Alleged desecration of the Koran by a Dogra policeman |
| Outcome | 500 soldiers sent to support Hari Singh and restore law and order |
| Deaths | 25 (including 22 Muslims killed in police firing and 3 Hindus killed in riots) |
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